Catch part 1: https://youtu.be/8oMn0pq_9MM In this video, How To Fail As An Artist, Jennifer and I dive deep into the philosophy of artistic "mission," the often-misunderstood world of Haiku, and why the fear of failure is actually a sign that you're on the right track. We discuss how to integrate your art into every aspect of your life—even the parts that seem "un-artistic"—and why enjoying the process is the only true way to measure success.Whether you're a poet, a novelist, or a creative with a message, this conversation will help you rethink how you view constraints, impact, and the longevity of your creative work.Welcome to Pour Over Poems, where host poet Geoff Anderson invites a poet out for coffee to hear one of their poems and then see where the discussion goes. See more Pour Over Poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrbwlCYKx-kGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P?si=pGDmsZ_1T9qjWzTR7KQeYgTimestamps:00:00 - The stakes of an artistic mission 00:34 - Why Haiku is misunderstood in America 01:12 - Integrating Haiku into readings and life 02:10 - Using art as a vehicle (The "Backdoor" approach) 03:50 - The rich tradition of Japanese short poems 05:40 - Haiku in popular culture (Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs) 07:30 - Establishing a serious literary canon for Haiku 09:05 - The liberating power of constraint 10:50 - Do you like to write, or "to have written"? 12:45 - Defining impact: Scale vs. Individual resonance 14:15 - Managing expectations and controlling inputs 15:55 - Why there is no such thing as failure 18:15 - Living the "worst-case scenario" 19:40 - Final words: Don’t limit yourself#PourOverPoems #poetry #diverses